With free bikes and a garden, Hosking House is a historic bed and breakfast that offers accommodations with free Wifi. The property is close to Len Lye Centre, Govett Brewster Art Gallery, and Brooklands Zoo. Guests can access the bed and breakfast via private entrance. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is an on-site bar. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around New Plymouth, like cycling and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Popular points of interest near Hosking House include Yarrow Stadium, Pukekura Park, and Puke Ariki. New Plymouth Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for New Plymouth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    wonderful host great breakfast clean comfortable bed
  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was beautifully presented and so yummy - home made jams and feijoas fresh from the tree!
  • Brigitte
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location, beautiful room and great breakfasts. Host was very friendly and helpful.
  • Lorraine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Modern, clean and spacious. Rod and Rachel were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing. Location to centre of town and park was perfect especially if you’re in town for the Festival of light. I really enjoyed...
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    V comfortable and stylish and the hosts were great, super attentive!
  • Jeremy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Gorgeous, a very easy space to relax and refuel in. Beautifully presented, easy parking, accessible to town and park. Lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome.
  • Benjamin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great, host very welcoming and informative, delicious breakfast.
  • Alison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved this bed and breakfast in a beautifully renovated villa. Guest rooms were located on the main floor, with a separate entrance, lounge and kitchen for guest use. Large guest rooms and lovely modern ensuite bathrooms. The breakfast was...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfasts. We were there for three days and had something different every day. The hosts were really friendly and provided lots of useful information for things to do in the area. Great accommodation, thoroughly recommend it.
  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Superb breakfast which changed every day. Fresh food and very tasty

Hosted by Rachel & Rod

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Rachel & Rod
We look forward to welcoming you to Hosking House. Please do let us know your estimated time of arrival and if we may provide any information prior to your arrival or make and local reservations for you. Check in is by appointment between 3 - 6pm.
Your hosts are Rachel & Rodney
The House is centrally located just one block from Pukekura Park, 2 blocks from the main street, and 4 blocks from the Coastal Walkway
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Hosking House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Hosking House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hosking House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Hosking House

  • Hosking House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Hosking House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hosking House is 1,800 feet from the center of New Plymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hosking House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hosking House include:

    • Suite
    • Double
  • Check-in at Hosking House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.